Crossing the Threshold, Where Two Worlds Meet Gayer-Anderson Museum

Crossing the Threshold, Where Two Worlds Meet Gayer-Anderson Museum

Egypt’s blend of heritage has always captivated me, but the human-made carries a special charm. Nothing compares to the old Cairene houses, I came to Sayyida Zainab neighborhood to see one of the finest: the Gayer-Anderson Museum. My first glimpse, —its quiet walls beside the immense Ibn Tulun Mosque—was a testament to an elegant past tucked away on Saliba Street, as if reminding me I was in the right place. The Gayer-Anderson Museum comprises t…